# Insurgency: Sandstorm Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence - Release Notes - Product: Insurgency: Sandstorm (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/insurgency-sandstorm) - Vendor: New World Interactive - Date: 2024-12-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/581320/view/4446837338576782854 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/insurgency-sandstorm/releases/2024-12-05-update-1.17-operation-resurgence-release-notes What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — Enable global crossplay allowing PSN, Xbox Live, and PC players to play together - **added** — Add Matchmaking settings option with configurable input device preference, crossplay enable/disable toggle, input device matching option, and region selection - **added** — Introduce Skirmish as a limited-time game mode where two teams of 14 players compete to capture three objectives and destroy the enemy cache - **added** — Add WCX weapon for Security faction with short-stroke gas piston system - **added** — Add AR-7090 weapon for Insurgent faction - **added** — Add F2000 weapon for Security faction and F2000 Tactical variant for Insurgent faction - **added** — Add Survivor Gear Set free cosmetic for Security faction containing seven gear pieces - **added** — Add Revolt Gear Set free cosmetic for Insurgent faction containing six gear pieces - **added** — Add Pockets Weapon Skin Set free cosmetic for Security faction - **added** — Add National Pride Weapon Skin Set free cosmetic for Insurgent faction - **added** — Add Tactical Doc Gear Set premium cosmetic for Security faction containing six gear pieces - **added** — Add Night Raven Weapon Skin Set premium cosmetic for Security faction Hello again soldiers! Welcome to the release notes for Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence! The leaves are bare, the smell of snow is in the air, and if you’re anything like us you’ve already eaten enough snacks to incapacitate a small herd of reindeer. What better way to celebrate this holiday season than another major update from the military FPS that just won’t quit! (You may have said, “presents that I asked for” or even “spending time with my loved ones” but we’ve crunched the numbers and it turns out this update is the best way.) ##### GLOBAL CROSSPLAY! 🎉 Buckle up folks, it’s happening, CROSSPLAY IS HERE! It’s been a long time coming and we are incredibly happy to be rolling this feature out to you! So, without further ado let’s get to the explaining part because we’re sure you have a lot of questions! ##### What is crossplay? Well you see, when two people love each other very much, sometimes they......what’s that? Oh not the…..uh-huh…..ok right. Got it. AS WE WERE SAYING, crossplay is a new feature that will allow PSN, Xbox Live, and PC players to play together! ## How does it work? Starting with Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence you will see a “Matchmaking settings” option in place of the “Region settings” option. By selecting it, you will have the following options to choose from: - Your preferred input device from your connected devices (Mouse & Keyboard or Gamepad). - An option to either **enable or disable** Cross-Play. - An option to match with players using different input devices. - Your selected regions. Once you’ve filled in your matchmaking settings, you will be matched according to your chosen options! 👀 For more information see our handy-dandy [crossplay FAQ](https://support.saber.games/hc/en-us/articles/30243854908689-Crossplay-FAQ)! ##### NEW LIMITED TIME MODE: SKIRMISH You heard that right, it’s the return of Skirmish! We’ve gone back to the drawing board and made some changes to freshen the mode up to reintroduce it as a limited-time game mode. ##### The Nitty Gritty Skirmish pits two 14-player teams (10v10 on console) against each other as they fight to be the first to capture three objectives and blow up the enemy cache. Each team starts with one owned objective, one cache and 10 spawn waves, with the remaining neutral objective in the middle. Teams can gain additional spawn waves by capturing an objective, but beware! If your team's cache is destroyed you will be unable to gain new waves. **Available classes:** - **Rifleman **- unlimited - **Breacher **- 3 - **Advisor **- 3 - **Demolitions **-2 - **Marksman **- 2 - **Gunner **- 2 **Supported maps:** - Ministry - Farmhouse - Summit - Refinery - Lastlight - Crossing - Prison ##### NEW WEAPONS: WCX, AR-7090, & F2000 Paging all gun nuts, Operation: Resurgence comes with THREE new weapons! The WCX and the F2000 for Security and the AR-7090 and the F2000 (Tactical variant) for Insurgents. ##### WCX (SEC) _The WCX for Security is designed for superior versatility and performance in the face of overwhelming odds. Utilizing its short-stroke gas piston system it delivers reliable control in any environment. _ ##### AR-7090 (INS) _Bringing rugged durability to the uncertainty of combat engagements, the AR-7090 is fierce and reliable. It's sure to strike fear in the hearts of your oppressors! _ ##### F2000 (SEC) / F200 Tactical (INS) _Whether you're snuffing out resistance or fighting off invaders, the F2000 has you covered! Featuring a highly maneuverable compact design and a focus on accuracy, this is one intimidating piece of kit!_ ##### NEW FREE COSMETICS: SURVIVOR & REVOLT ##### Survivor Gear Set (SEC) _Embodying resilience and steely resolve, the Survivor Gear Set for Security is built to endure and crafted for those who refuse to back down. Suit up and survive the fight!_ Contains seven different cosmetic gear pieces: - Survivor Helmet (Head) - Survivor Mask (Facewear) - Survivor Glasses _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/581320/view/4446837338576782854]_